My husband must love me.

We bought a bike. Another one. I know what you must be thinking... not another "new bike" post. I promise, this one will be the last one in a REALLY long time. Trust me though, it was the best, most responsible decision. (Mostly because this was a bike for me!)

So here's the story: After Chad's bike got stolen we were given a certain amount of money from the insurance company in order to replace it. Chad bought his little fixie (the blue and white one), but since it's a fairly simple bike in terms of parts, the cost of the bike didn't meet our deductible and we were unable to use any of the insurance money for it. We talked about maybe using the money to replace my mountain bike because a) we have some money now to put towards it and b) my bike is the oldest and in the most need of replacement. Apparently, however, when I talk about "maybe" replacing my bike, Chad takes it to mean green light, go for it. He's been searching on KSL for a good deal and last week he found the perfect bike... the Speacialized Safire 2008, brand new and for a steal of a deal! Not only that, but she also threw in brand new bike shoes, Crank Brothers pedals, gloves, helmet, bike rack for the car, and a bike pump. What more could you ever ask for?

So Thursday night, we agreed to meet this mysterious lady from Bountiful to see the bike and buy it. I almost didn't think it would actually go through because purchases from KSL can often be a little iffy. But sure enough, we got up to Sandy, met her in a fast food restaurant's parking lot, saw the bike, loved it, and bought it. Just like that. Crazy, Monday afternoon talking about "maybe" replacing my bike and Thursday night we bought it.

This is what it looks like in the light:

Isn't it beautiful? I absolutely love it and it feels perfect for me. It's the first time I've ever riden a woman's bike and I really love how comfortable and more natural I feel on it. My husband must love me... either that, or he really just wanted to "play bike". I'm pretty sure it's his favorite pasttime.

Look how happy he is!

I love my new bike!